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UCF Extends Johnny Dawkins Through 2029-30

The university says the three-year deal is meant to lock in coaching stability as the program builds on recent winning seasons and an NCAA Tournament return.

Mar 19, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins conducts a press conference during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • A contract announced May 28 keeps Johnny Dawkins as UCF’s men’s basketball coach through the 2029-30 season.
  • UCF officials framed the extension as a reward for Dawkins’ leadership and a step to preserve continuity during the program’s rise in the Big 12.
  • Dawkins led the Knights to back-to-back 20-win seasons and a 21-12 record in 2025-26 that earned an at-large NCAA Tournament berth.
  • The 2025-26 team averaged 80.7 points per game, the highest scoring mark in UCF’s Division I era, and recorded an 11-game winning streak.
  • Dawkins, who has coached at UCF since 2016 with a reported 189-132 record, said UCF has become home for his family and he is committed to building the program further.